Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

• ▢ 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ▢ 1½ teaspoons cumin
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ▢ pinch cayenne pepper optional

• In a small bowl, add chili powder, cumin, black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Mix with a whisk to combine.

• Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for 6 months.

To Prepare Tacos

• Add 1 pound of lean ground beef or turkey to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes or until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

• Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the meat and cook for 1 minute more.

• Stir in ½ cup water and, if desired, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste. Simmer uncovered until most of the water has evaporated.

• Serve in taco shells or tortillas.

• To replace a packet: 2 ½ tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning will replace one packet of store-bought seasoning.
• Use 2 to 2 ½ tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning for 1 pound of ground beef. Add ½ cup of water with the seasoning and let it simmer.
• Optional:  Add ½ diced onion to the meat while browning. Once browned, stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste or a diced tomato if you’d like.
• Tuck the taco meat into taco shells or tortillas and top with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. 

Course Pantry, Seasonings

Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex Mex